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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

For precisely the same reasons that
make us emphatically condemn the
"bloody shirt" as a political argu-
ment, we look with repugnance and
disgust upon the exhibition of its re-
verse side to which we are being
treated in Maryland by some un-
scrupulous politicians. AS the earn
estness and bravery of the Southern
soldiers during the Civil War is the
best proof that they have Loyalty ac-
cepted its result, so the present con-
duct of the most illustrious among
them here makes absolutely ludicrous
the attempt of those they left at
home, and found there still when
they came back, to revive the extinct
passions of the war, Truly, it is the
Home Guard that never surrenders
its members are always the last to
learn the duties and the last to forgot
the animosities of state of war. We
firmly believe, as we most earnestly
hope, that the time has passed when
memories of the war can be success
fully appealed to on either side for
merely political advantage. 1t is at
least pleasant evidence of it that the
brave men who then fought and suf-
fered on both sides have not taught
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

How badly frightened the Bati-
more Ring is may be seen in the fact
of their heavy assessment of the Gus
tom House officials, who are expected
to hand over about $4,000 to help
along the "cause." The postoffice
people of that city, are also marked
for like amount which, with what
is received from the City Hall Off
Gals, will 60 to make up quite a
handsome purse to carry the German
ticket through.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

The Reform League have just scor-
ed another point in Baltimore city.
Acting for the Reform League, J. r.
Biggs had gone into court and
asked for the erasure of the names of
a number of dead persons and nom
residents who now appear as voters
in the Second precinct of the Ninth
Ward. The attorneys for the regis
ter in that Ward moved for the dis
missal of the petition upon the
ground that Biggs, being resident
of the Seventh Ward, could not be
aggrieved by the registration irregu-
larities of the Ninth. After brief
consultation the Supreme Bench ov-
erruled the motion for dismissal, and
proceeded to consider the Biggs petit
ton. The court could have not fairly
made any other decision and the in
cident is chiefly noteworthy as show
ing the determination of the registers
to fight every inch of the ground to-
wards publication of the books.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

There is but one issue in this cam
paign. 1t is whether the ballot shall
be free and the ballot box pure, or
the ballot and the ballot box pollut-
ed. 1t is whether the Constitution
and the laws enacted for the express
purpose of securing a fair election
shall be observed, or whether COM
bination of bad men shall be permit
ted any longer to set them at defiance,
1t is whether registrars and judges of
elections shall be compelled to carry
out the strict letter of the laws as they
now exist, or be allowed to execute
them as they please. 1t is whether
a long suffering and patient people,
who have for years and years been
defrauded of their rights, will tamely
submit to be ruled by a self constitu-
ted cabal, or whether they shall take
the affairs of the State in their own
hands and rule them for themselves
and the best interests of the COM
- As'0Se orO the issues that
confront the people of the s4a.~, -..~s
these alone.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

Mr.. John S. Combs, for number
of years foreman and business man
ager, of the Democrat, and more re-
Gently foreman of the Cumberland
Daily Ne,oS, has purchased an inter-
est in the Oakland Democrat and
took charge of that Office last week.
Mr.. Combs Is we'll and fayorably
known In this community as news
paper man of ability, and gentle
man in every sense, May financial
success attend his efforts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

Among the many excellent points
made by Mr.. McComas in his speech
at the Academy of Music Wednes-
day night was that carrying the State
of Maryland this year by the Repub-
licans will not necessarily jeopardize
Cleveland's chances of carrying the
State in '98 and that no Democrat
need hesitate, Oh that account, to
vote for reform and fair elections. He
very reasonably argues that If the
Republicans and Reformers carry the
State now and secure the passage
of the Reform election law, the DEM
ocrats will rally again to their own
standard next year and be as earnest
as ever; but that, If. by repetition Of
the frauds, it should go out, that in
''machine Democracy
reinforced by the spoils of office, was
again victorious, Maryland would be-
forced into the column of doubtfuI
States.- Cumberland Nel0S.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

No persons CIR party can succeed
unless they are active and earnest
The victory in political party is
with the majority of votes, not of
the actual number of the party. The
stay-at-homes not on y do not count
for their party but they count against
it, A Republican vote not polled is
o half a vote for the Democracy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

The Ring hopes by the election of
Iatrobe to so stampede those Demo-
Gratis who have decided to support
Brooks as to make their return to the
party fold a comparatively easy task.
The revolt appears to have more root
than what the managers want to be-
lieve, and the men at the head of it
are not likely to be turned aside from
their purpose even should Latrobe,
by the help of fraud, manage to pull
through.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

The tilt between Mr.. Jackson and
the knights of Labor promises no
good to the Democratic candidate for
Governor. The fact of his being
badly frightened over the outlook is
apparent in the activity displayed by
him to break down the charges of the
knights by getting certificate of
character from some of his Washing
ton employees.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

The Hagerstown M0st. an able and
and fearless Democratic paper. puts it
this way: "By and by. when we
have pure elections in Maryland,
and particularly in Baltimore, and
can be sure of convention of the best
and wisest men, with fair representa-
tion Of both parties, we can talk about
o new Consultation. This year and
for three years to come, we mnst vote
against 1t for the safety of the State,
the tax payers and the judiciary, and
because we hope TO be able still to
punish election rascals under this
Constitution,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

1t would appear from the record
that Mr.. E. E. Jackson, Democratic
nominee for Governor, is not very
popular at his own home. Out OF a
total of seventeen Democrats running
for various offices in Wicomico coun-
ty, Mr.. Jackson was the lowest man
on the ticket.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22

The letter of Mr.. Alexander Arm
strong. of Washington county, one of
the most prominent Democrats in the
last legislature, announcing himself
in favor of the anti-rlng Republican
ticket, because of the misrule of the
ring and the bosses, has created a
profound impression all over the
State.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-10-22
philadelphia News.-Rep.)
(Brooklyn Eagle.-Dem.)

When the yoke Of corrupt bOssism
becomes so irksome that the dyed.in-
the WooI-Democrat Of the MOnumen-
tai City is willing to fight under the
banner of his traditional adversary in
order to shake it off, the spell Of reg
ularity is broken, and eyes blinded
by the mists of partisanship can at
last see to the very core of the truth
that he who serves his county best
best serves his party.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

Our minister at Madrid, the Rev. J. l..
NJ. Curry, has written a letter to the New
York Independent about the proposed cele-
bration of the four hundredth anniver-
sary of Columbus's big find He says the
queen regent of Spain has promised him to
give any assistance she can In carrying out
the project, and he incloses letter from
the minister of foreign affairs, Senor
Moret, announcing that the council OF
ministers has reached the following de.
cisions:
First-That Spain viii take the initiative
in celebrating in most solemn manner the
fourth centenary Of the discovery Of Amer
ica in the year 1892.
Second-Thaf for this purpose 1t vii
invite sll the nations Who people the terri
tories discovered by Columbus to take psr'
IN the celebration; and
Third-Thst Spain is ready st any Time
to take part In any other celebration and
solemnity which may be undertaken on The
American continent 10 conmemors.e the
great event
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

The tory discomfort with the present make
up of the treasury bench In the house of
commons and the tory conviction that
things are going to smash unless 1t is
speedily reconstructed have found voice
in that staunch old conservative newspaper,
the London Morning Post, says the Cour-
ant 1t admonishes Lord Salisbury that
the situation Is critical and that there is no
time to lose OF course the Pail Mall
Gazette sees the fine hand of Lord Ran,
dolph Churchill in this demand for new
deal Of the cabinet officers, as In other
contemporary phenomena; but really it is
quite conceivable that the editor of the
Morning Post may have written his lead
ing article out of his own head. The facts
on which his expostulation is based have
been matter of common observation and
discussion for some time past.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24
HOISINGTON, KANSAS.

HoIsINGToN, Barton Co., Aug. %. 81.
To The Editor OF The Eagle
Bounteous rains have fallen In this vi
cinity during all this month. The corn
will amount to half crop. A consider
able acreage of wheat will be sown this
fall. Farmers are much encouraged.
Hoisington Is rapidly growing. Since ii
was laid out last summer there have
been erected four hotels, three livery
barns, one hardware store, five grocery
stores, two drug stores, two dry goods
stores, two blacksmith shops and several
other business houses, besides about fifty
residences.
''The Hoisington Echo" is the name of
our new paper. Kerr s. White are the
proprietors The boys get out neat six
column folio.
Hoisington Is the junction of the main
line OF the Missouri Pacific to Pueblo and
the Hoisington extension to Great Bend
anil southwest. The latter line is now
operated to Great Bend, and next
spring will be extended further
south. A freight division will be
established at Hoisington as soon as the
Missouri Pacific is completed to Pueblo
The railroad company is putting in mile
of additional sidetracks and an immense
well.
A foundry 40 by 100 feet and two stories
high will be built this fall.
Our citizens are discussing the propriety
Of organizing as city of the third class.
Hoisington affords golden opportunity
for the establishment of bank
An effort will be made soon to bore for
coal, which is believed to be easily OBJ
tanned here In paying quantities.
HOMESTEAD.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24
POLITICAL VAGARIES.

If diversity of political parties be a
good thing it would seem that this coun.
try is to be specially blessed in that respect
| In the near future at least. Besides the
two great parties-Republican and Demo-
cratic-other and lesser followiDgs are
springing up with frequency that taxes
one to keep up with their names, let alone
their idioms and avowed purposes. The
latest announcement is an ism that has
for Its motto, America for Americans, "
and claims to be resurrection Of the old
Nonothing party that was stranded upon
the issues of 1860 81. The country has
been threatened with such a visitation peri
odically for twenty years, but the idea has
never assumed shape, perhaps for the rea-
son that whatever of valid demands likely
to be made from such source were antici-
pated in advance by the ruling party and
provided for in appropriate legislation.
About the only ground of action not occupied
many years ago was as to immigration and
that has loIg since been provided for by
congressional enactment.
But, to state the matter briefly as 1t
stands today, there is no occasion for the
extreme measures implied In the dogma,
America for Americans, per Sc. As to the
rule and control Of the American idea as
applied to the government and to the d.
rection of public affairs it Is not debata
BILE question. The citizens of this country,
whether native or foreign born, are unit
on that proposition, and there is no sort OF
danger of any other idea obtaining. But
when it comes to asserting that none but
American born citizens shall take part In
the affairs of government or that our doors
must be closed against all people of all
C countries, it is going little too far; it can
not be done; to attempt it would create a
revolution the extent and effect of
which no one can conceive.
There is too large a pro-
portion of our population at
present of foreign birth. and they have con-
tributed too much of Drawn and brain and
wealth and everything else that constitutes
good citizenship. all of which is held in
grateful remembrance by the native Amer
lean, who would not consent to in Justice
being done them as debarring them the
fullest exercise of the privileges they now
enjoy as citizens.
There is no place here for the anarchist
as the few who found Judgment here some
months ago have learned from unmistak-
able evidence. There is no room here for
the irresponsible hireliDg who might be
brought in under contract; nor Is there any
room for the influx of any race OF tribe
who refuse to assimilate their views and
purposes with the American idea and who
by their lives and methods would degrade
rather than elevate the social status of the
citizens.
No, there is 20 occasion for nor posi-
bility of existence of any Of these one
ideaed isms and the best thing that can hap
pen to them is for them to die abornin-
best for them; best for the country
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24
JUDICIAL DISTRICT CONVENTION.

TIE Republicans OF the Eighteenth Judicial Dis
ssirt VIII hold convention for the purpose or plhc-
fIa In nomination q candidate for judge Of the dis
syfce- The central committee recommend tina the
Delegates be chosen at the same time and places des
xanated by TIE county republican central committee
tor holding primaries, viz August Slst.
Each township and wares VIII be entitled TO the
following number or delegates:
First Ward-Nineteep dele gates
Second Ward-Thirteen delegates.
Third ward-Ten deleeptes.
Fourth Ward-Fifteen delegates.
Hifrh Ward-Ftve delegates.
Afton-Three delegates.
Aftica-Four delegates.
Delano-Four delegates.
RAgle-Four delegates.
Erte-Three delegates.
afeeiey-SiI delegates
Grant Seven delegates
6arcen Plains. None delegate.
Garden Plains S-Three deit gates.
tsAnd hiver~Three delegates.
9ypsum-Four delegates.
minois-Thfee delegates.
Kechi-Six delegates.
Lfncoln-Four delegates.
Ninnehs-Three delegates.
Morton Seven delegates
Nlnneec8h-Seven delegates.
Ohfo-Three delegates
PAyne-Ffve delegates
Park, 1.-Two Delegates.
Park, W-Three deleg gates.
Rockford, D-Four delegates.
Rockford, M-Three delegates.
nalem-Four delegates.
aherman-Four delegates.
Union-Five delegates.
F3ola-Three delegates.
Wich1tA-Seven delegates.
Wsco-Five delegates.
valley Center, V. C-Four delegates.
Valley Center s-Three delegates.
The district convention will be held in the Grand
Army hail. Wichita, Kansas, on Saturday, the Sd day
Of september, l37 z, al $50 a. m.
By order OF the District Central Committee,
q. L. TAYLOR, Chairman.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

Secretary Bsysrd will deliver the address
Of welcome to the International Medical
Congress, which meets In Washington early
In September, remarks the Topeka Dem.
ocrat. Every civilized nation will be rep
re scented. and 1t is expected that 5000 ply
sicians and surgeons will be In attendance
not to mention the thousands of visitors
who Will be attracted thither by q meeting
the like Of which the world has never seen.
Important results, both to the advancement
OF science and the well being of humanity,
doubtless will follow the deliberations of
fhis vast assemblsge Of the disciples of the
healing art.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

The United States government under
Democratic auspices is employing gang Of
imported Italians on the preliminary work
of the new bridge to take the place of the
old scqueduct pridge over the Potomac at
" sshiDgton. These aliens receive the mu-
nifc ent sum of so cents day and they are
housed, or rather stabbed, by the con,rsc-
tors, the cost of which is. deducted from
their pay. Can not Uncle Sam be induced
to look out for his own children firsts To
be sure 80 cents would hardly tempt an
Anne rican citizen, but the amount might
be increased from the treasury surplus
Is 1t any wonder thst vast strikes are in
augurated!
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

The bl ggest project yet is iha. Of putting
an alright tube across the Atlantic from
New York to Liverpool, England, and TO
send freight srd snsll articles through S.,
the rate OF 1000 miles an hour And the
plsn Is feasible, as much 50 a. the under
taking of the submarine telegraph some
thirty years ago. Whist ye. viii man not
attempt. The wises. Of Us may best wait
TO see
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

9Ae Republican Of sedgwick county. Kansas, win
as.d county oci We 1,on for the purpose Of nomin,
~ ese,tioD this fali. viz:
ooanty Treasurer.
ooansy Register OF Deeds.
County Surveyor.
xns sownships and wards win be entitled 70 the
k1st Werd-Nineteen delegates.
Eecond Weru-Thirteen delegates.
senzih Ws, stdIs1,t dsles ss,ss.
fifth ward-Five delegates
Afvon-Three delegates.
Asxtca-Four delegates.
Deisno-Four delegates.
Esete.Four delegates.
aresley-siI delegates.
3rAat-Seven deiegates.i
Garden Plains, None delegate
oaedsn Plains s-Tbree delegates
afAnd Rfver-Three delegates.
0ypsum-Feur delegates
uiine;e-Three delegates.
Nncoln-Four delegates.
xfuneha-Three delegates
Nianescah-seven delegates.
Ohio-Three delegates
fask 1.-TWO delegates
Park W-Three delegates.
Roc sford R-EGns d saissats
salem-Four delegates
Ur.on-Ffve delegates
yioaa-Three delegates.
Wichita-Seven delegates.
Eaoo-Five delegates.
wiley Center V. C.-Four delegates.
waller Center Three delegates.
1ee central committee recommended that the pri-
mares be held from TO O'Clock p. at the usual
a esty p Of ichta from to O'Clock D. m. on
wednesday, the 3lst day Of August.
The county convention will be held in the Grand
Array hall In the city OF Wichita, Saturday the
d DAY OF September, 1887. commencing at 10 O'Clock
a. n.
mo central committee also recommends that the
primaries In che first commission district elect dele
rates who will nominate commissioner for said dis
Ei.f On the adjournment of the county convention.
BIZ order OF the Republican county central COM
szfsese H. l. TAYLOR Chairman
" L HCBEK, Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

The Canadian Pacific road has just COM
pleted Its bridge at Montreal, which Is said
to be even finer structure than the cele-
brated Victoria bridge at the same point.
1t Is mile and half In length, cantilever
In design, and cost 81, 500, 900.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

d. G. Kelly has resigned the presidency
Of the State Liquor League of Pennsyl-
vania He says an element In the league
seems bent on setting the laws at def
ance" and that their "disgraceful efforts
are simply arousing public sentiment against
the organization"
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

Old Florence, the home of Dante, Polig-
fano, Michael Angelo, Savanar ola, Old
Florence, the ancient center of wealth,
Mat has witnessed the gorgeousness of a
Lorenzo, will send an art collection 10 the
Kansas City exposition.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

Members of the naval board on lifeboats
complain that there Is lack of compre.
hension among inventors of the needs Of
the navy In the way of lifeboats, as is evi
denced by model of lifebost just re-
eeived equipped with four propellers and a
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

a few days ago mention was made Ia
these columns of scheme alleged to be in
a state of incubation by which payment of
at least portion Of Virginia's state debt
was to be obtained from the United States
government Following close upon this
Genes the announcement Of the revival Of
the Confederate bond question In England
and that the parties controlling the bonds
are ma king elaborate plans for realizing
something on them. If by any means the
door could be opened by securing payment
of any such southern claims growing out of
the war there would be no end to the de
msnds that would follow But the gov
eminent will hardly undertake such an
extraordinary not to say outrageous task.
As to the Confederate bonds held in Eug-
land the southern states are In no condition
to pay them off. even if there were any in
clina,ion on their part TO do 50, which We
presume there Is not II is about all they
can do to meet necessary current expenses
Such claims as those referred 10 are dead
letter and might as well be SO recognized
once for all by those holding them
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

The new Mexican postal arrangements do
not work es smoothly as they might. be-
c cause In the interim of the Mexican con-
gress there is no means of establishing a
money order system on that side And
this hitch cannot be adjusted In less than a
wear from date
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

Bison Bill intends TO ''do" the world.
BE. with his big show, will leave London
for Paris September /. He will remain in
Paris six months. and will then go to Vi
enns, Rome, Constantinople, Jerusalem,
c hins, Australia, ard then to San Fran
cisco, consuming eighteen months in the
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

CommandeT-in-C Chief Fairchild states
that the opposition to the Grand Army of
the Republic which has recently sprung up
has only had a tendency TO solidify it and
that the organization is growing rapidly all
over the country. Reports for the last
quarter Indicate an increase Of 1900
members.
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

At the meeting of the Knights of Labor
Of the state of New York, just closed, Mr.
McMackin, leader of the organization,
said: eve certainly will defeat Mir.
Cleveland, and there is every reason why
We should. He has never been friend to
the working man and they know it,
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

John Bull will keep fooling around I'M
dl he steps on tack. An exchange SAYS:
The British are said to be quietly, but
surely, gobbling up Venezuela by piece
meal. FL Senior Bon Blonco Guzmsn,
president of that South American republic.
is In this country to ascertain if 1.-The Mon
roe doctrine" is a vital principle of our
American policy yet"
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24

An interesting discovery has been made
in New York The engineers OF station
airy engines under the sidewalks are In the
habit Of banking" their fires at night
The other night one Of these boilers ex-
ploded and jumped through the air In s
crowded part Of the city. Pedestrians viii
hereafter walk as II stepping On eggs
Wichita eagle., 1887-08-24
THE HAY CROP.

The present indications are that hay will
be hay the coming winter. Both the tame
and wild grasses throughout many dis
tricts and sections in the west were almost
total failure. The grass crop Of South
ern Kansas is fair to good. In many 10
calities excellent. Whatever shortage may
have come to the corn crop can more than
be made good by putting up hay Within
the next six weeks twenty-five thousand
tons of hay ought to be put up in Sedg-
wick county, and as much more In each of
the adjoining counties. 1t will be a cash
commodity at good, if not at a stiff price
throughout the coming winter.